Gaudiyavaishnava, Gauḍīyavaiṣṇava, Gaudiya-vaishnava: 1 definition

Introduction:

Gaudiyavaishnava means something in Hinduism, Sanskrit. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.

The Sanskrit term Gauḍīyavaiṣṇava can be transliterated into English as Gaudiyavaisnava or Gaudiyavaishnava, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Vaishnavism (Vaishava dharma)

[«previous next»] — Gaudiyavaishnava in Vaishnavism glossary
Source: Pure Bhakti: Bhajana-rahasya - 2nd Edition

Gauḍīyavaiṣṇava (गौडीयवैष्णव) refers to:—(1) any Vaiṣṇava who follows the teachings of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu; (2) a Vaiṣṇava born in Bengal. (cf. Glossary page from Bhajana-Rahasya).

Vaishnavism book cover
context information

Vaishnava (वैष्णव, vaiṣṇava) or vaishnavism (vaiṣṇavism) represents a tradition of Hinduism worshipping Vishnu as the supreme Lord. Similar to the Shaktism and Shaivism traditions, Vaishnavism also developed as an individual movement, famous for its exposition of the dashavatara (‘ten avatars of Vishnu’).

Discover the meaning of gaudiyavaishnava or gaudiyavaisnava in the context of Vaishnavism from relevant books on Exotic India

See also (Relevant definitions)

Relevant text

Let's grow together!

I humbly request your help to keep doing what I do best: provide the world with unbiased sources, definitions and images. Your donation direclty influences the quality and quantity of knowledge, wisdom and spiritual insight the world is exposed to.

Let's make the world a better place together!

Like what you read? Consider supporting this website: